Shireen Mazari resigns, alleges PTI hijacked by ‘big money’
Photo shows former Director General Institute of Strategic Studies Dr Shireen M Mazari speaking at a public event in Islamabad.—Photo by ONLINE
ISLAMABAD: Central Vice President of Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Dr Shireen Mazari on Wednesday resigned from her basic party membership, citing differences “purely based on political issues”.
In messages posted on social media website Twitter, Mazari said: “I have given in my resignation from PTI. I regretfully resign as people had real hopes with PTI.”
“Not leaving PTI for any other party, purely based on political issues,” said Mazari in her messages. “Party program has been taken over by ‘big money’. The membership drive was hijacked by ‘big money’. This has compromised the party elections.”
Mazari was also incharge of Foreign Policy for the PTI. The renowned analyst was served a notice by the party leadership after reportedly giving statements against PTI’s policies.
“I haven’t left the ideology the party has departed from the ideology. My resignation is not based on personal differences rather on policy and governance issues. I am ready to serve PTI again if the party lives up to its principles,” added Mazari in further tweets clarifying her resignation.
“Let me make it clear yes I was served a show cause notice & my resignation came after due deliberation. I was NOT suspended from the party,” she added, clarifying her position.
I agree with you PTI is leaving her agenda, and you were the most senior and valuable asset for PTI. Mr. Imran should think twice to accept your resignation. Greedy and party leavers are full of other parties. This is the time to save Pakistan from People party, Punjab from N-League, karachi from MQM and KPK from ANP. Criminals have been ruling and destroying Pakistan.
You are very very wrong about MQM.
I use to pin great hopes from political parties before elections and got disappointed after the election but I case of PTI it different. Our hopes are being tarnished even before election.
Very right decision mam Mazari.PTI is now feudal’s party.IK hijacked
good descission. atleast let people know where Mr khan, Pti leading to.
Leaving of party by Shireen Mazari like people is serious blow to PTI. Imran Khan should rethink about his policies
I double that
Agreed
I will vote for PTI this time, but I think Imran Khan is the one who is going to sink his own party. He has always been a dictator and ruined many careers including one of Javed Miandad. While he may be a well wisher, but has no real strategy to resolve issues. Going to attend Sheikh Rasheed’s “Jalsa” is another prime example of not listening to the party workers and doing what he wants.
Well lets see, we have to give him a chance anyways because there are no good options here.
Am personally aware of team leader by PHDs and noble intellects from Overseas Pakistan recently had discussion with PTI however the New joiner PTI are mostly corrupt lottas. And the team returned disappointed. The team want to volunteer their knowledge and time for goodwill for Pakistan.
vote for PTI and I hope it is going to be fair elections.
Good riddance. Few more need to go to completely cleanse the party.
You simply don’t leave a party because of minor difference but major policy issue but since we don’t know what she was dealing with hard to say if it is good or bad decesion. PTI is new party she should have worked within the party to make difference. Simply leaving and issuing a statement is not right you have to work for years to gain trust of people. PTI is new party people will come and go but as long as Imran Khan stays on track and continue to bring quality people PTI should do well in next election.
Unfortunately,in politics,big money makes the mare go.That;s the reason Imran is hesitant to commit accountibilty in firm words,whereas,nation is expecting accountibilty of all previous corrupt parties.Mr.Imran,we know the task is uphill,but seems nation is willing to give you a try.Bon voyage.
Rather a hasty decision. SM-Do not try to be a perfectionist.
I think they’ll reach an agreement . . . and she’ll be back . . .
Shireen Mazari was good for nothing. Great to hear that she is out from PTI. A process of filtering out the non committed from PTI has started now. There will be so many more to filter through, as corrupt people has no place in the party.
PTI has disappointed everybody by the leadership’s ambiguous attitude towards terrorism and economy. They have not presented , to my knowledge , any concrete plans as to how they will stop corruption, cut expenses and the size of the government. Hats off to Mazari for taking a bold step.